Fashion Gives Back! The Fundraisers’ Bargain Basement Sale 2021 is set to Support 6 Super Charities

Posted on by Ali Qasim

Lahore (NUT-DESK)

The Fundraisers are back again with their much-awaited Bargain Basement Sale 2021 (#BBS21), which is an annual fundraising event that has been going strong since 2005 when it was founded. Featuring hundreds of coveted designer and branded items – ranging from clothing and accessories to furniture, home decor as well as vintage wear, showcased under one roof at heavily discounted prices, BBS21 is scheduled to take place this Sunday 5th December from 11 AM – 4 PM at Avari Hotel, Lahore outdoors on their beautiful lawns being mindful of COVID-19 precautions with all SOPs being followed. Indeed, this year over 200 leading Pakistani brands are participating and giving back to the community along with scrumptious goodies in-store for shoppers at the BBS Baked Goods Stall featuring the best bakeries of Lahore plus artwork from a wide array of leading artists of Pakistan including Nazia Ejaz, Mohsin Sheikh, Shazly Khan, Shiblee Munir, Faiza Sheikh and more!

100% of the proceeds raised from the event this year will go to the following six charities working for education and healthcare: (i) RS Foundation – for education of the underprivileged; (ii) Pink Ribbon Pakistan – for treatment of breast cancer; (iii) Lahore Hospital Welfare Society – for treatment of the sick and needy at Shams Shahabuddin Convalescent Home; (iv) Sunbeams School System – for education of the underprivileged (v) Mama Baby Fund – for infant and maternal health; and (vi) The Giving Tree Foundation – for cancer patient care. The premium tier sponsor for the event is Sapphire and second tier sponsors are Avari Hotel Lahore, Interwood, Siddiq Trade Centre, Arif Sons, and Guard Filters along with Daewoo as the logistics partner, LumenSoft as the tech partner, City FM 89 as the radio partner, and PR being provided by Lotus Client Management and Public Relations.

The event will feature the BBS Raffle boasting star prizes such as a motorbike, courtesy of Ravi Motors, two-nights complimentary stay at Byarsa Hotel in Skardu, a three night get-away at the exclusive Hindukush Heights Hotel in Chitral, a weekend-stay at the ever so chic Ambiance Hotel, along with an array of vouchers including Walled City naashta tours, Gulbaan flowers, Bandana clothing and high-value restaurant and salon vouchers. Raffle tickets can be purchased on the door for Rs.200 a pop.

 

BBS will also incorporate a Live Auction which will take place at 12:30 PM. With cash or credit card in hand, attendees can bid on unique items including a cozy round sofa-chair by Zahra Ebrahim, a three day stay at the exclusive Luxus Attabad in Hunza, a weekend-stay for 8 people at the luxurious and ever so pretty Blue Mountain Cottage near Muree, plus stunning works of art by Farhan Manto and Mohsin Sheikh. Then when you want to rest your tired feet or fuel up on some extra shopping energy, you can visit the BBS Food Court where one of Lahore’s favorites, Room Service will be serving up a selection of delicious savory treats which are bound to hit the spot!

Admission tickets can be bought at the door on the day of the event. The admission entrance donation is Rs. 500 from 11 AM – 1 PM and thereafter, Rs. 200 via cash or credit.

BBS founder Nuria Rafique-Iqbal has said, “We are so happy that we are able to hold BBS this year after last year’s absence due to Covid. It is crucial for the many charities that rely on us, that BBS continues and keeps raising funds for them so they can continue the great work they are doing. BBS is a platform for businesses to give back, be they in fashion, retail, services, food whatsoever –– BBS is done by the community, for the community. This is our 16th year of operations, and we are so grateful to enjoy the continued support of our sponsors, designers, brands, charities and the public at large. After the year we have had, I think we all deserve a day of fun so come and shop with us this Sunday, 5th December – not only will you get the most amazing bargains ever but every single rupee spent will be distributed to the six charities we are supporting this year! Remember, it is first come, first served so get there early to get the best deals. We look forward to welcoming our BBS Shoppers!”

For more information, please visit:

Website: www.fundraisersbbs.com (to shop online)

Facebook: www.facebook.com/fundraisersBBS

Twitter: @fundraisersBBS

Instagram: @thefundraisersbbs

Official Hashtags: #FundraisersBBS #BBS21 #FashionGivesBack #6SuperCharities 

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Aijaz Aslam’s father breathes his last

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Actor Aijaz Aslam’s father has passed away, confirm celebrity friends.

The news has been announced by Aslam’s friend and actor Adnan Siddiqui.

Siddiqui turned to his Instagram Stories on Wednesday to share his grief with fans. The cause of the death has not been disclosed.

“Saddened to inform you that our dear friend Aijaz Aslam’s father passed away a while ago. Keeping the family in our prayers. May Allah grant him the highest place in Jannah,” wrote Adnan Siddiqui.

Updating fans about the obituary, co-star Faysal Quraishi announced the funeral prayers of the deceased will be held on Wednesday, December 2.

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Mahira Khan pens loving note in honor of late grandmother.

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Renowned actress Mahira Khan recently took to social media with a candid tribute in honor of her late grandmother Razia Khannum.

The tribute post was shared on Instagram and included a caption that read, “My dearest my most beautiful my nani.. Razia Khannum.. Left us Thursday afternoon for her eternal resting place. It’s been a rough month.. sometimes very painful but most times beautiful.”

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“She was a force of a nature. A little girl who lost her mother when she was just 5.. she lived and breathed to have what she felt was the biggest possession one can have— family. And family she made. She was a great story teller, graceful sari wearer, fiercely independent, a woman with great pride, a health freak, a great listener, a doting mother, an expressive human being.. anybody who met her felt special around her… and most of all she was a great believer of love.”

“As she transitioned… I kept imagining her mother and the love of her life holding her hand and taking her with them. I used to pray that she goes the way she lived. With dignity. She was surrounded by all her children, grand children and great grand child.”

She also went on to write, “I am blessed to have had this time with her. We all are. To have looked after her.”

“It is an honor to be her grand daughter and I hope to honor her life by living the way she lived – with dignity and courage. While you read this, please make a prayer for my Nani.”

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Govt extends last date for Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship Programme till Dec 31

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

The government on Tuesday extended the last date to submit applications for the Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship Programme until December 31. 

In a statement issued, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Dr Sania Nishtar said the decision has been taken in order to facilitate the maximum number of deserving students to apply for this opportunity.

The Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarships are for students who belong to low-income families, whose monthly income is less than Rs45,000, and marginalised regions to assist them in their undergraduate studies.

Who is eligible?

Per the details mentioned on the Higher Education Commission (HEC) website, scholarships are offered for:

  • Newly admitted students of Fall 2021 session in HEC recognised public sector university
  • Students fulfilling criteria of need and provide authentic information required under the project’s policy.
  • Admissions secured on merit only. Merit means that the student has fulfilled the admission criteria of the institution in which he/she intends to study.
  • Degree programmes allowed by the HEC.
  • The age limit set by the institution’s regulations, i.e. the maximum age of the eligibility for the scholarship is the same as the maximum age for applying for admission in undergraduate programs at the HEI.

All students are required to apply through HEC online application system: https://ehsaas.hec.gov.pk/

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Hania Aamir has a message for her fans

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Actor Hania Aamir advised social media users that taking of mental health should be the first priority.The celebrity wrote the statement as a caption of one of her viral pictures. She mentioned that hatred will lead to a person getting weak.

“There’s growth and maturity in moving on and letting go,” the Ishqiya star wrote. “Prioritize your mental health. Vibe to what makes you happy.

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“Holding hate in your heart only weakens you.”

The Visaal star requested the people let go of their hate and live their life as it is too short for holding on to the sad bits of the past.

“You owe nothing to the bitter memories, not even a thought. You owe nothing to the strangers questioning your life choices, not even an explanation,” the actor added.

The celebrity advised the people to pick themselves up and move on.

“I pray that everyone reading this grows and moves on effortlessly, beautifully & gracefully,” she concluded.

Inspirational statements

Hania Aamir frequently takes to Instagram to post inspirational statements for her fans.

Earlier, the celebrity stated that humans lose sight of things in the environment due to distractions and noise but we try to please those who have not been stuck during difficult times.

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“We run after the people who have hurt us and cry for the people who have betrayed us forgetting to be there for the ones who were our anchor when we had lost control,” she added.

Hania Aamir said that the nicest people are taken for granted just because they are ready to listen and care at any time without asking any reason.

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Pak vs WI: NCOC allows full capacity crowd at Karachi stadium

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Lahore (NUT-SPORTS)

The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has allowed full capacity crowd at the National Stadium Karachi to enjoy the upcoming matches between Pakistan and West Indies.

The country’s top platform overseeing Covid response increased the number of spectators to 100 per cent on the request of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Citizens aged above 12 years will have to bring their Covid vaccination certificate for entry to the stadium with mask wearing and use of sanitizers made mandatory for all spectators and organisers.

The NCOC called for tickets and invitations to be linked to mandatory Covid vaccination certificate and instructed that foolproof security be ensured at the stadium.

West Indies cricket team will tour Pakistan this month. The tour features three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and three T20 Internationals (T20Is) to be played from Dec 13 to 22 at the National Stadium Karachi.

The NCOC will take a decision about the number of spectators to be allowed to watch the Pakistan Super League 7 (PSL) matches in the third weak of December.

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‘Khuda Aur Mohabbat”s OST declared No.1 by YouTube Pakistan

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

After reserving place in the hearts and minds of audiences, GEO TV’s blockbuster drama Khuda Aur Mohabbat and OST have now become 2021’s top trending videos as per YouTube Pakistan.

The streaming giant has released this year’s list of most celebrated videos, music videos and content creators on December 1 and the 7th Sky Entertainment production is leading the charts with the most amount of views.

The lists have been generated from a mix of content covering a wide range of daily life topics, videos, TV, and simple food recipes and tips. The lists also indicate how the user behaviour changed keeping the current Covid-19 situation in mind.

In 2021, YouTube Pakistan witnessed various videos that trended at the top in the country, dominated by the drama industry of Pakistan. This year Pakistani drama Khuda aur Mohabbat, took the number one spot on the Top Trending Videos list.

Here’s the full list of 2021 top trending videos.

 

1. Khuda Aur Mohabbat – Season 3 Ep 01 [Eng Sub] – Digitally Presented by Happilac Paints – 12th Feb 21

2. Chupke Chupke | Last Episode – Eid Special | Digitally Presented by Mezan & Powered by Master Paints

3. Ishq Hai Episode 1 & 2 – Part 1 [Subtitle Eng] 15th June 2021 | ARY Digital Drama

4. Ertugrul Ghazi Urdu | Episode 01| Season 3

5. POGARU (2021) NEW Released Full Hindi Dubbed Movie | Dhruva Sarja, Rashmika Mandanna, Kai Greene

6. Easy & Quick Cake Decorating Tutorials for Everyone | Top 10 Amazing Colorful Cake Compilation

7. Bhide Jumps Off Balcony?! | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | TMKOC Comedy | तारक मेहता

8. Kuriyan Jawan Bapu Preshaan | Full 4K HD | Full Comedy | Karamjit Anmol | Latest Punjabi Movie 2021

9. Miss India 2021 New Released Hindi Dubbed Movie | Keerthy Suresh, Jagapathi Babu, Rajendra Prasad

10. Speak English with Kids Sentences with Urdu Translation | AQ English

Top Music Videos

This year’s top music videos list in Pakistan, includes a more diversified mix of music genres, with Khuda Aur Mohabbat OST by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan on Har Pal Geo dominating the list. Lut Gaye presented by T-series took the second spot whereas, Saiyaan Ji by Yo Yo Honey Singh, secured the third spot, followed by the official music video of T-series song Chhor Denge by Parampara Tandon. Check out the full list below:

1. Khuda Aur Mohabbat | OST | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan | Nish Asher | Har Pal Geo

2. Lut Gaye (Full Song) Emraan Hashmi, Yukti | Jubin N, Tanishk B, Manoj M | Bhushan K | Radhika-Vinay

3. Saiyaan Ji ► Yo Yo Honey Singh, Neha Kakkar|Nushrratt Bharuccha| Lil G, Hommie D| Mihir G|Bhushan K

4. Chhor Denge: Parampara Tandon | Sachet-Parampara | Nora Fatehi, Ehan Bhat | Arvindr K, Bhushan Kumar

5. 8 Raflaan : Mankirt Aulakh Ft Gurlej Akhtar Ginni Kapoor Shree Brar Avvy Sra | New Punjabi Song 2021

6. Badshah – Paani Paani | Jacqueline Fernandez | Aastha Gill | Official Music Video

7. Ishq Hai OST | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan | Danish Taimoor | Minal Khan | ARY Digital

8. PANI DI GAL: Maninder Buttar feat. Jasmin Bhasin | Asees Kaur | MixSingh | JUGNI | Punjabi Song 2021

9. Baarish Ki Jaaye | B Praak Ft Nawazuddin Siddiqui & Sunanda Sharma | Jaani | Arvindr Khaira | DM

10. TU SHAYAR BANAAGI (Official Video) | Parry Sidhu | MixSingh | Isha Sharma | New Punjabi Songs 2021

Top Creators

Master Chef Ijaz Ansari Food Secrets is Pakistan’s top creator on YouTube in 2021, while popular mobile gaming channel Techno Gamerz remains ever-so popular as a YouTube creator in Pakistan with 22.2M subscribers. The channel claimed the second spot. Another cooking channel Baba Food RRC by Chef Rizwan Chaudhry with 2.51M subscribers ranked third in Top creators list. Here’s the full list of top 10 YouTube creators in Pakistan.

1. Ijaz Ansari Food Secrets

2. Techno Gamerz

3. BaBa Food RRC

4. Maaz Safder World

5. Star ANONYMOUS

6. Haider Tv

7. Voice Daily

8. QBC World

9. Village Food Secrets

10. Vocabineer

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TECNO Launches its much-awaited Camon 18 series in Pakistan.

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Lahore (Muhammad Yasir)

TECNO has finally launched the most anticipated and its first-ever Gimbal Camera phone in Pakistan. The newly launched Camon 18 series consists of three phones, Camon 18 Premier, Camon 18P, and Camon 18t. The phones are available in both online and offline markets for sale.

The premium device from the series, Camon 18 Premier, comes at the price of PKR 55,999. It is equipped with the Gimbal Camera, 60x Hyper Zoom, a 120Hz AMOLED Display, 32MP front & 64MP back camera, 8+256GB Storage, and the G96 Processor.

The Camon 18P is embedded with some outstanding features for its price of PKR 34,999 including a G96 Processor, 8+128GB storage, 16MP front & 48MP back camera, and a 120Hz FHD display. Whereas the last phone from the series, Camon 18t, is priced at only PKR 28,999 and comes with 48MP cameras for both front and back, along with G85 Processor, 4+128GB storage, and a 1080 FHD display.

The CEO of TECNO Mobile Pakistan, Kelvin Zeng, expressed immense joy on the occasion,

“We are really happy to launch our first-ever Gimbal Camera Phone in Pakistan. Camon 18 Premier is going to be the game-changer for professional videographers with its steadiest and smoothest captures. The series is fully equipped with brilliant camera lenses and technology to provide a professional experience to the user. As TECNO aims to bring the best for its consumers, we look forward to a positive response from the local consumers”.

The phones will be available in various colors; Camon 18 premier comes in Ocean Moonlight and Summer Breeze. Whereas, Camon 18P and Camon 18t will be available in Dusk Grey, Iris Purple, and Ceramic White. So hurry and get your best camera phones asap!

For more, follow TECNO’s official website and social media pages.

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HUAWEI WiFi AX2 Smart Router delivers fast and reliable Wi-Fi 6 connectivity for homes

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) has recently launched a router product in their AX Series – HUAWEI WiFi AX2. It is the new smart router which supports Wi-Fi 6 technology and is an addition in the HUAWEI WiFi AX Series for home users.

The HUAWEI WiFi AX2 Wi-Fi 6 Smart Router supports significantly improved throughput and capacity to provide smoother HD video streaming, more responsive online gaming experiences and more.

Featuring HarmonyOS Mesh+, it lets users easily connect multiple units of HUAWEI WiFi AX2 for better Wi-Fi coverage at home. The Super Seamless Roaming feature ensures low-latency roaming for an uninterrupted Wi-Fi experience. Besides better Wi-Fi speed and coverage, the new router is also compatible with the HUAWEI AI Life app, with which users have access to a wide array of smart tools for managing their home networks. It also comes with Huawei HomeSec™ which helps safeguard user data privacy and ensure only users with access rights are granted Internet connectivity.

The HUAWEI WiFi AX2 will arrive soon in stores nationwide to attract the users with its amazing performance and fast paced coverage.

About Huawei Consumer BG
Huawei’s products and services are available in more than 170 countries and are used by a third of the world’s population. Fourteen R&D centres have been set up in countries around the world, including Germany, Sweden, Russia, India and China. Huawei Consumer BG is one of Huawei’s three business units and covers smartphones, PC and tablets, wearables and cloud services, etc. Huawei’s global network is built on over 30 years of expertise in the telecom industry and is dedicated to delivering the latest technological advances to consumers around the world.

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Easypaisa Revamps its App with Improved Money Transfer Features

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Lahore (Muhammad Yasir)

In continuation of its efforts to improve and simplify customer experience, Easypaisa, Pakistan’s No.1 Payments App has added new features into its Money Transfer product.

Based on extensive user research, a completely new interface provides brand new and convenient user journeys for Easypaisa users to continue to send and receive funds to other Easypaisa customers, any Bank Account or to any person’s CNIC.

The feature to send money to a person’s CNIC is one of Easypaisa’s most used services and provides immense value to customers who need to send up to PKR 25,000 urgently to almost any location in Pakistan. With the largest agent network of over 150,000 Easypaisa shops, receivers can receive funds instantly and securely after completing a biometric verification.

In this revamp, customers have now been given an industry first feature of being able to view all Money Transfers sent on CNICs, view the real-time status of those payments (if they are pending or collected) and also the ability to perform an edit of the CNIC number or an instant reversal without the hassle of calling the Easypaisa helpline.

Commenting on the development, Omar Moeen Malik, Business Head, Easypaisa, said; “The wide scale acceptability and adoption of digital channels is crucial for a transition towards a modern, sustainable economy. At Easypaisa, we are paying attention to even the smallest details so that user experience within the App can be enhanced. Our eventual goal is to create an overall ecosystem for digital payments that is secure, convenient and easy for all Pakistanis”.

Ever since Easypaisa launched a completely redesigned mobile app in 2019, the platform has continued its drive towards introducing state-of-the-art and diverse payment features for the convenience of its users. With multiple product offerings, there are almost 10 million monthly App users across the Android and iOS platforms. Easypaisa remains committed to transforming Pakistan into a cashless and financially inclusive society by creating value through the power of collaboration and technology.

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